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Killing of Brian Thompson — Cuba–United States relations, Tariffs in the second Trump administration
In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev in the men's singles semifinal of the Australian Open in a
2026 Australian Open — In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev in the men's singles semifinal of the Australian Open in a 5-hour and 27-minute match, the longest semifinal match in tournament
A major find of alumina is announced to be found near Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada which is "equal to
2026 Australian Open — A major find of alumina is announced to be found near Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada which is "equal to approximately a third of the world's known supply". [https://www.cbc.ca/news/
United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi
Killing of Brian Thompson — United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ru
United States president Donald Trump declares a national emergency regarding Cuba in order to impose tariffs
Killing of Brian Thompson — United States president Donald Trump declares a national emergency regarding Cuba in order to impose tariffs on countries that provide oil to it. [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2
Tunisian president Kais Saied extends a decade-long national state of emergency for 11 months.
Killing of Brian Thompson — Tunisian president Kais Saied extends a decade-long national state of emergency for 11 months. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/tunisia-extends-state-emergency-by-11-months-un
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announces a proposal for mass amnesty and plans to close the
Killing of Brian Thompson — Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announces a proposal for mass amnesty and plans to close the polemic El Helicoide prison. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin insurgents ambush a fuel tanker convoy in western Mali near the
Mali War — Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin insurgents ambush a fuel tanker convoy in western Mali near the Senegalese border, killing at least 15 people, and destroying the tankers amid

Boko Haram militants kill 25 construction workers in an attack on a Nigerian military base under construction
Boko Haram insurgency — Boko Haram militants kill 25 construction workers in an attack on a Nigerian military base under construction in Sabon Gari, Borno State. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/wire
The Islamic State attacks the military part of Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, injuring
Islamist insurgency in Niger — The Islamic State attacks the military part of Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, injuring four soldiers but resulting in the deaths of 20 militants. [https://www
Russo-Ukrainian war, International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–European Union
Yemeni civil war — Russo-Ukrainian war, International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia–European Union relations
Storm Kristin strikes Portugal, killing six people and causing severe damage in Figueira da Foz.
2025–26 European windstorm season — Storm Kristin strikes Portugal, killing six people and causing severe damage in Figueira da Foz. [https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/storm-kristin-hits-portugal-killing-115819168.ht
The Asian Development Bank and the United Nations launch a two-year, US$100 million programme in Afghanistan
2025–2026 hunger crisis in Afghanistan — The Asian Development Bank and the United Nations launch a two-year, US$100 million programme in Afghanistan to support more than 151,000 families amid rising hunger linked to depo
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe launches an expert mission to investigate Georgia's
Human rights in Georgia — The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe launches an expert mission to investigate Georgia's human rights situation after 38 members invoked the Vienna Mechanism in
The Cree Nation of Mistissini, Quebec, Canada, enters lockdown after a shooting yesterday killed two men,
Crime in Canada — The Cree Nation of Mistissini, Quebec, Canada, enters lockdown after a shooting yesterday killed two men, prompting the closure of schools and public buildings while provincial pol
Burkina Faso's ruling military junta dissolves all political parties, accusing them of "causing divisions" in
Scam centers in Myanmar — Burkina Faso's ruling military junta dissolves all political parties, accusing them of "causing divisions" in the country. [https://apnews.com/article/burkina-faso-political-partie
The European Union blacklists Russia due to a risk of money laundering.
Yemeni civil war — The European Union blacklists Russia due to a risk of money laundering. [https://www.reuters.com/business/eu-has-blacklisted-russia-risk-money-laundering-kallas-says-2026-01-29/ (R
Eleven people are killed and several others are critically injured when a truck collides with a minibus taxi
2025–26 European windstorm season — Eleven people are killed and several others are critically injured when a truck collides with a minibus taxi near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [https://apnews.com/article/s
The European Union designates the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response
Iran–European Union relations — The European Union designates the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response to the crackdown on the recent protests. [https://www.bbc.com/news/artic
Eleven members of the "Ming crime family" are executed in China after being convicted of various crimes
Scam centers in Myanmar — Eleven members of the "Ming crime family" are executed in China after being convicted of various crimes related to operating scam centers in Laukkaing, Kokang, Myanmar. [https://ww
Panama's supreme court nullifies the concession held by CK Hutchison to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal
Yemeni civil war — Panama's supreme court nullifies the concession held by CK Hutchison to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports at the Panama Canal as unconstitutional and orders the facilities to
Seven people are killed in a house collapse in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
2025–26 European windstorm season — Seven people are killed in a house collapse in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. [https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-weather-rain-home-collapse-1454c7970f057bf34636fb10b8c0d6ac (AP News)
Three people are killed and three others are injured in overnight Russian strikes on the Kyiv,
Dnipro strikes — Three people are killed and three others are injured in overnight Russian strikes on the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa oblasts of Ukraine. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/
Sarah Mullally is confirmed as the first female archbishop of Canterbury and primate of the Church of England.
Russo-Caucasian conflict — Sarah Mullally is confirmed as the first female archbishop of Canterbury and primate of the Church of England. [https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/first-woman-leader-church-england-c
At least 200 people are killed and several others are injured when a landslide collapses several of the
2026 Rubaya mine collapse — At least 200 people are killed and several others are injured when a landslide collapses several of the Rubaya mines in Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic o